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Society of Art School.

One of the busy places just now is the
work room at the Society of Art building.
The school inaugurated by the society this
winter, is in fiourishing condition, and the
interest shown by thepupils is very encour-
aging. Not only are they at their easels dur
ing the regular school hours, but every fore
noon all the way from five to fifteen pupils
may be found earnestly at work in a manner
which cannot fail of good results.
The principal Of the school appears to be
an accomplished artist, and is thoroughly in
earnest and painStaking in his work. He
feels confident that the school will, at the
close of the term, be able to show creditable
examples of work. The larger number of
= pupils are making full-sized drawings from
casts, and correctness and simplicity of out
line, rather than finished shading seems to
be the method of instruction. Others are
making more finished drawings, and few
are alternating between casts and the living
model
considerable number of additional pu-
pills have signifed their intention to enter
the school after the holidays, and the oppor-
tunity should be embraced by many more, as
we are convinced that it is quite unusual for
such advantages to be enjoyed at so small
price.
1t is the purpose of the management to
make the school permanent feature of the
society's work. and it should be encouraged
by all our citizens. Now that art and me-
chanics go hand in hand this branch of edu-
cation is of the largest Importance. Not on
ly is it advantageous to those who intend to
follow art as profession, and those anna
teurs who pursue its study for the sake of
recreation and pleasure, but correct eye
and well trained hand are great helps to
success in any avocaton. Recognizing this
fact, in the new and progressive cities of the
West, where public spirit and open-handed
generosity abound, large sums are contrib
uted for the erection and equipment of cost
ly and beautiful buildings to be used as art
schools
While we cannot expect the dollars to
come in BY the hundreds OF thousands, as in
those cities, should not our philosophical
citizens take lively interest in this society.
and its members feel that by cheerfully pay
ing the small yearly assessment that thew
were sustaining one of our most useful in
situations?
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PERSONAL.


Senior Don Enrique Ainz, Spanish Consul
at this port, is quite i'll.
Henry l. Lord of Saco has been appointed
inspector at the custom house in this city.
Hon. Blanche X. Bruce of Mississippi is
to lecture in Maine this winter on "The Race
Problem"
Superintendent Peters, of the Rochester
road, is confined to the house with a bad
cold.
A. Burns, Jno. Bardin, Montreal Leland
Il. Powers, Miss Baldwin and Eugene Colting,
Boston, were arrivals at the Falmouth yes
terday.
Rev. DR.. Burrage. editor of the Zion's Adj
vocate, announces that he will be fifty years
old next Friday and sends a semi-centennial
greeting to the readers of his paper.
Mr.. George d. Rand, secretary of the Port
land Yacht Club, will leave for New York
to-day, where he will take the steamer
Murel for trip to the Windward Islands.
Mr.. Fred S. Woodbury. of Bangor has ac-
cepted fine position in the general freight
office of the Boston and Albany railroad in
Boston and has already entered upon his
duties.
Mr.. Seth c. Bassett, formerly well
known postal clerk between Bangor and
Boston, is now business manager of the
Hayerhill Gazette, in which position he is
meeting with fine success.
Miss Fanny Waite, who fractured her hil
by fall upon the ice some two weeks since
is progressing fayorably, and desires to as
sure her many friends of her grateful APP.
probation of their kind remembrance of hel
on New Years Day.
Mr.. George G. Mann, now sole landlord
of the Quincy House, Boston, left his HON,
in North Arson. twenty-five years ago, will
just about money enough in his pocket to
carry him to Boston. He was first boot
black, and then got into something better
Finally he WIS offered an interest in til,
Quincy House, and has remained there unit
now, when the death of his partner, j. w
johnson, leaves him with the whole manage
ment
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Diamond Island Association.

The annual meeting of the Diamond Island
Association was held last evening. In the
absence of the president, Seth L. Larrabee,
Esq, presided.
The president and directors reported that
seven cottages had been built during the
year and that twelve more are contemplated.
The wharf at Diamond Cove has been COM
pleted and regular transportation has been
provided to all the landings. The Associa-
ton is in so good acondition that the officers
had no recommendations to make. The
treasurer reported that the amount in the
treasury is $500. The following officers
were elected:
President-Geo. S. Hunt
Secretary-P. j. Larrabee.
Treasurer-H. w. Bryant.
:, Directors-Seth L. LarInbee, James P. Baxter,
Geo. w, Beale
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a pangerous Boulder.

Simon Sawyer, Esq. the Portland & Og-
densburg builder, who is erecting the new
station on the side Of Mt. Wiley, he says
that he never goes to bed there might with
out fearing to lose his life before morning
At the head of the ravine, thousands of feet
above the little house that shelters the Sec
ton hands, carpenters and telegraph opera
tor, there is an immense boulder weighing
hundreds Of tons, which supports tens upon
tons Of detached rock. Twice within week
tons Of rock have tumbled down, and the oc-
cupants of the station have had to fIy.
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A VIII nisalIowed

Judge Peabody has rendered decision in
the matter of the will of Isaiah Jordan, late
of Brunswick, deceased, which was contest
ed on the ground of the mental incapacity of
the testator at the time of making the will.
The will was made about week before Mr..
Jordan became acknowledgedly insane, and
apportions his property unequally among
his children, emitting his wife, The case
occupied the attention of the Court for sew
eral days, and in many respects was import
ant. Weston Thompson appeared for the
petitioners in support of the will and George
5. Parks appeared for the contestants.
Judge Peabody's decision disallows the will.
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THE BOARD OF TRADE
Tender Dinner to John Porteous
Which He Reluctantly Declines.
The following correspondence explains it,

The following correspondence explains it,
self:
PORTLAND, Me-. Dec. 20. 1886.
Mr.. John Porte0us, Gen. Freight agent g. 4. r.:
Dear Sir.-The Undersigned a committee of the
Portland Board of Trade learning that you are
soon to sever your connection with the Grand
Trunk Railway, and remembering the deep inter-
est you have always taken in the commercial
prosperity of this city, both while resident here
and later while holding an important position in
the Grand Trunk Railway at Montreal, desire to
meet you socially, and to express to you the nigh
estimation in which you are held by the mer-
chants of Portland.
In behalf of the Portland Board of Trade, we
respectfully tender you dinner in this city, and
ask you to indicate day which it will be
agreeable and convenient for you to meet the bus
mess men of Portland.
With much respect we are, yours truly,
j. 4. BLABON, President.
THEODORE c. WOODBURY., co,o,,,,.+oo
S. w. THAXTER, COMMITTEE
j. X. HOOPER,
BOSTON, Mass, Jan. A. 1887.
j. f. Blabon, Esq, President Board Of Trade,
Portland, Me-:
Dear Sir,-I am much gratifed by the receipt of
your letter OF the 10Th inst, in which the Port
land Board of Trade has invited me to a public
dinner, and very much regret that in consequence
OF the late death of near relation it will not be
convenient for me to accept their honored invita-
ton. Yours truly
.JouN PoRTFnus
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Amateur Opera companv

The ladies and gentlemen, forty-six in
number, who gave so much pleasure the
other evening to their audience when they
presented the operetta of "Trial by jury
at Portland Theatre. have formed themselves
into club, or opera company, and propose
to give series Of light operas. They will,
perhaps, give miscellaneous concert at
first, after which they will take up the
rehearsal Of "The Chimes of Normandy"
The following officers have been elected:
President-Thomas l.. Talbot,
Stage Manager-Wm M. Bradley.
Musical Director-H. f. Duncan
Executive Committee-Misses Alice Wood. Hat.
tie Shaw and Nellie Emery -
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Congress Yeast Powder Prizes.

The following are the names of the win
ners of the prizes offered for the largest lists
of words made by using only the letters
found in the words Congress Yeast
Powder" by d. q L. Slade Company:
The first prize, fifty dollars is awarded to Alb.
bic w. Searles, 36 Broad street, Lynn, Mass, fol
a list of ,345 words.
The second prize, twenty-five dollars, is award
list of IL ,154 words
- The third prize, fifteen dollars, is awarded to
Fred Z. Cobb, 1858 Columbus Ave. Boston. Mass.
for a list of l0, 435 words,
The fourth prize, ten dollars, is awarded to
for a list of 0,435 words
A special prize of five dollars is awarded to Miss
A. +. Dinsmore, ID Silk street, Chelsea Mass, for
neatness and best arranged list
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PoRTLAE0 AND yiclNiTY.

arrangement Of the liver, with constipation, in
jure the complexion, induce pimples, salow skin,
etc. Remove the cause by using Carters Little
Liver Pills. One dose.
jana d&w1w.
+. o. Bailey s. Co. will sell the furniture, &C., in
house No. 10 Pearl street, at 10 O'Clock today.
At IL O'Clock no on, AT Office on Exchange street,
20 shares Rumford Falls and Buckfeld Railroad
stock
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Presentation.

Directly after the installation of the officers
of Longfellow Lodge, No. 43, X. of p, last
evening, Past Chancellor Luther B. Roberts
stepped to the Past Chancellor's chair, and
in neat speech presented Past Chancellor
Chas. NJ. Ilsley with jewel of his office. II
was surprise to Charles, but he responded
in his usual honest and happy manner.
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Accident,

Ernest Macloon, nephew of Mr.. J. W.
Miner Of Deering Centre. and who resides in
his family, sustained severe injury Tues
day, by. falling on the street car track near
the school house at MorrilPs Corner and
striking his head on the rail. Dr. Clark of
Portland, was called and yesterday morning
the boy was thought TO be out Of danger
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Literary Entertainment.

A literary and musical entertainment was
enjoyed at the residence of Mrs. Anna Day
Perry, 1OS Winter street, Tuesday evening,
Among the invited guests was Mr.. Fred w.
Adams, the talented young elocutionist, who
favored the company with very pleasing
selection. There were also readings by Miss
Nellie Foster of Cumberland Mills, and Mrs.
Perry, after which refreshments were served.
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Arrival OF the sarnatian.

The ocean steamship Sarmatian, Captain
Aubrey, of the Allan line, arrived from
Liverpool via Halifax at o'clock yesterday
morning. She reports head winds and rough
seas. She left Liverpool December sd. She
brought large miscellaneous cargo, and
one cabin, 10 steerage and three intermediate
passengers.
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Female Orphan Asylum.

The managers of the Female Orphan Asy.
lum of this city desire to express their CRATE
full appreciation of the kindness shown to
the children at the recent Christmas festi.
val. M,u
They would make special mention of the
gifts of Mr.. Cain, Mr.. Cook, Miss Thurston,
Mrs. +. 5. Merrill, the Misses Bailey, Loringi
Short & Harmon, Miss Balm, Geo. Z. Shaw
& Co., Owen & Moore, and the many other
friends who SO generously remembered the
orphans.
Most tenderly would the managers thanl,
the Young Ladies' Club for their thoughtful
memorial of the late Mr. III. +. Kurdish.
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The South and the Negro.

We are informed that Mr. j. Warren
Achorn of Boston will lecture before the
Maine Mechanics Protective Association in
this city on Tuesday evening next Subject,
"rhe South and the Negro" Mr.. Achorn
was formerly of Maine, was graduated at
Bowdoin College in 1879, since when he has
been almost continuously in the South.
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Police Examination

The following applicants to fill vacancies
on the police force have passed successful
examination before the police commission
ers, and their names have been filed with the
city clerk: Josiah II. Dill, ward three /;
George H. Williams, ward two; Samuel w.
Shaw, ward six; Cyrus J. Moore, ward six !;
james F. Jason, ward four.
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MARRIAGES..

In this city. Jan. 5, by Rev. A. X. p Small. Jas.
land. ~ VI Aoi''
In Rockland, Dec. 80, by Rev. David Hatch.
M. Garden OF Portland SN
In South Thomaston Dec 81. Frank q Farr
and Nellie M. Clifford "
Laura S. Hunt ~
Carrie K. Fountain ~
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SEWER ASSESSMENTS.
cn 80, n,,d LLe1nIocI .streeta Selrer.

IIFITTU WFIN II9FFFFV1F0s 37'FTE1' '77FVEFs
Beginning at a point In the centre OF Hsmloek
street distant 80 feet southery and 40 feet north
erly respectively from manhol0 In the centre Of
Hemlock street the centre line Of Cherry street
produced thereto thence running 80 feet north
erly and 40 feet southeTy to said uanhOle thence
westerly through HemlOck and the centre Of
Cherry streets BOOB feet to a manhOle opposite
street number 81; thence northerly through land
Of Anna T. Jones ct al 80 feet 10 a manbole on the
old drain from Lowell to Burnham street. Total
length 56O.5 feet
The sewer Is OF 10 In. cement pipe In HemlOek,
and the first section Of 1908 feet m Cherry street
the remainder of 2 in. cement pipe, laid feet
deep at the Hemlock street manhole and TO a
point In Cherry street 40 feet distant therefroW
6.S feet at the lower manhoe aud feet at term
mus.
IOst OF soWer....... ..... S4Z0.Z4
City's.proportion. .......... 141.75
sum TO be assessed.................S2 S3.49
Area assessed, 80 ,601 50. II.
Rate per 100 sq ft..,......sO3 81 GOT 1000
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IuYt0f Sired Selcer Ertensi0u:
Beginning at point In the centre of TAYLOR
street distant westerly 1895 feet from west line
Of May street; thence easterly through centre Of
Tay0r street 100 feet to old sewer in m vlor
street. Toal length 100 feet -
Sewer Is Of 10 In. cement pipe laid feet deem
throughout. f
Cost Of sewer; ..............s 54.o1
Area assessed, lie, 378 so. fl.
Rate per 100 So. it., so.41 77-10o, same as
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DEATHS

In Deering Center, Jan. 8, Joseph Fl. Goold.
aged 20 years month.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at 13O O'Clock.
at his late residence. Burial private
In Ferry Village, Jan. 8, John g. Allen aged
20 years 10 months.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. at
his late residence Ferry Village
months.
In Brunswick Jan. 3. Rev. Ira Leland, aged
rs years.
In Brunswick, Dec. 81, Annie Leavltt aged
IA years. 80
In Freeport. Dec. 81, Israel Rodck, aged 80
years.
In Bowdoin, Dec. 80, Lydia d. White, aged
96 years. 80
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MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GouLl

bEFUItE JUDUk HUV Id.
WEDNEsDAY.-Fred ellis. Intoxication. Ten
days in county Jail.
Cyrus DeCost Intoxicaton; second offence.
90 days in the county jail.
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Card.

ONE OF the shoe firms In tile city Is trying hard
" TO pun itself into notice and 70 be considered
aeompetion by calling attention 70 my superior
stock and my success In dealing In first class
goods. And they ask. sis 10 true thar am the only
dealer who keep fine goods In this city? The only
one who keep genuine alligatOrs? That alone
can buy the New Jersey boots made by j. A. Ban
ister? That lead and others follows?' That
was the nrst 70 open a first class boot and shoe
store In this city?p
All the above my customers will answer In the
Affirmative most emphallcalv. That t Is true
tnat there are few pairs OF genuine Anlgators IN
banlster last season bO0ts-and Mr.. Banlster
VIII sell them no mOre-it Is also time that took
tne nfst premium for the best display OF boots
ana shoes az the New England Fairs and al the
Maine state Fairs both for 1885 and isS6-if Ii
also true that intend to keep ahead OF All com
petition In variety aud superiority OF stock m
generous and fair dealings and m prices below the
advertised prices OF any other dealers.
Jan1eOddtf m. a.. PAImER
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Morrison & Co.'s Holiday Gifts.

OF the long list of holiday gifts presented
to their customers on Jan. l, by Morrison &
Co., the well known jewellers on Congress
street, we publish those of the most value
giving the numbers and names:
1413-Lady's gold watch and chain, M. ]. e.
der.
l293-Diamond ring Mrs. w. p Goss.
l1S6-Silyer tea service, Miss Clara Whittier
1644-Gents silver watch. j. g. Farnsworth
lfoo-On painting No. ], Mabel Shannon, Saco
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Grant Street Se,Ver, bet1geen Mellen aud State
Streets.
:, Beginning at a point In cen ire Of Grant street
aislant easterly 292 feet from the east line Of
Mellen street, thence westerly through centre OF
Grant street 332 feet TO sewer in Mellen street.
Total length 322 feet
sewer Is OF IL In cement pipe laid 7. 6 feet below
grade OF street at point of beginning ana AS feet
at terminus. -
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The amount of insurance done during the
year is 81 ,594,311, on which $66, S52.16 have
been paid in premiums. The excess of as
sets over liabilities is S51, 1871. Adividend
has been declared of five dollars per share.
committee. on the motion of Capt
c. III. Chase, was nominated from the floor
TO receive and count votes for directors. The
following are that committee: Charles II.
Chase, Judge Cleaves, l.. S. Wyman, Albert
Is. Hall and Charles F. Flagg.
There were three tickets presented. The
company ticket, that is the ticket that en-
braced the names of the old directors, was
as follows: Benjamin Webster, w. w.
Brown, II. J. Libby, M. p Emery, Charles
Merrill, Geo. A. Wright and Seth c. Dyer.
Another ticket bore the names of Messrs.
Wright, Emery, Libby and Webster, and
also those of William G. Davis, Nathan
Cleayes and John II. Humphrey.
Still another bore the names Of Messrs.
Davis, Cleaves, Humphrey, Wright and
Emery, with two vacancies on the ticket.
The committee was employed four hours in
counting the vote, and announced the follow
ing ticket elected: William G. Davis, Mark
p. Emery, George A. Wright. Benjamin
Webster, Nathan Cleaves and John II.
Humphrey. There was no choice for the re-
naming director.
The meeting was then adjourned until Sat-
urday, the Sth inst, at p. m. for the pur-
pose of electing one director.
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'"'N ''''eeS oe0eF, OetieeeH UeStef1 Promenade
and Faughn Street.
beginning at point In centre OF Pine street
Instant easterly 30 feet from the east line Of the
western Promenade; thence easterly through
center OF Pine street distance OF $50 feet to old
sewer IN Pine street. which IL enters rs feet east
feet ~ 'esA' w
sewer Is OF IL in. cement pipe, laid 8 feet deep
az point OF beginning, feet at centre OF Chadwick
street, and feet at terminus
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Citizens Mutual Relief Society.
THE annual meeting Of the Citizens Mutual
FRIDAY EVENING, Jan. Z, 1881, at $50
O'Clock for the election of officers for the ensuing
year. and the transaction of such business as may
legally come before it. full attendance is par
ticuarly desired, as the reports of the various Of
fcers will be found of interest to every member Of
the society. +. j. ROLLINS, Secretary
ian5 d2t
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In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMES,
January 8, 1887,
/ aV GE S1'S 9. BURGESS, CITY Clerk.
CITY OF PORTLAND,

NIT1 OF IUHTLAND,
City Clerks ONCE, Jan. 4, 1887.
Notice Is hereby given, that a hearing will be
giving to all persons Interested In the matter Of
assessments ON sewers constructed during the
year 1885, on Monday, the seventh day Of Feb
ruary A. ID. 1887, at 7.3O O'Clock p. m, by the
Mayor and Aldermen at their room. City Building
In accordance with the above report and order,
which are made a part Of this notice
BY order of the Mayor and Aldermen.
GEO. q. BURG ESS, City Clerk.
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" W lIFttt 'tWtT ETTtNSIOIfs
Beginning at p0iut in centre OF West street
distant westerly 20.2 feet from the west line Of
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-06

Grant Street Setcer, betreen Weymouth and GroUe
. Streets.
Beginning at a point in centre Of Grant street
distant easterly 179 feet from easterly line OF
weymouth ST.. thence easterly through centre Of
Totsl length 512.b feet.
Sewer is Of 10 IN. cement pipe laid 7 feet deep
at point OF beginning, feet 327.5 feet from point
Of beginning feet 1913 feet from point OF begin
ming and TT feet at terminus
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ocean Insurance Company.

The annual meeting of the Ocean Insur-
ancs Company was held at their offices yes
terday afternoon. The reports of the Presi-
dent and Treasurer were presented and ac-
cepted. From 1.-THE report of the Treasurer
the following summary is made:
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State Street Church

The amount of special offerings in the
State street church the past year was s4,310.
IS, and of weekly offerings $4,000, total of
$7,3l9.6S Following are some of the appor-
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TURNER BROS.

Will continue the sale of French
Dress Goods this week at less than
cost of Importation.
Seal Plush ClOaks and all Of
our Ladies' and Misses Garments
at sacrifice.
Broken lots Of Gents Under
wear and Hosiery at about half
price to close.
Odd lot OF Ladies' Black Cash
mere Gloves reduced from so to
l5 cents.
Ladies' Double Mittens % cents.
Astrachan and Fur Trimm ing.
at reduced prices.
1O-4 Red Blankets $3.50, very
cheap.
Great reduction in prices of
Fancy Velyets.
Choice lines of Hamburgs viii
be opened this week.
Bargains in Towels and Table
Damask.
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$3.50 and $500 Car
digan Jackets at only
$500 each.
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Neal street; thence easteriy through centre OF
West street 1913 feet 10 old sewer In West street.
Total length 1913 feet
Sewer IS OF ~ in. cement pipe laid o feet deep
throughout
Cost OF sewer. ...................Sl49.4O
Area assessed, 1926 50. II.
Rate per 100 So IT,, $3.50 40 same as
old sewer
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NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Sewer Assessments.

Report Of lhe Committee on Drains and Sewers.
In. BOARD oF MAYOR AND ALDERMES,l
January 3, 1887 !
FIiHE Committee ON Drains and Sewers, having
IL estimated and assessed upon such lots and
parcels Of land as are benefited by the sewers
constructed during the year 1886, and enum-
Grated In the report OF the City Civil Engineer,
accompanying this, such sums, not exceeding
such benefits as we consider Just and equitable,
hereby respectfully submit the same for the ae-
ton OF the Mayor and Aldermen.
GEO. w. BEALE,
Chairman Of Committee on Drains and Sewers.
Read and accepted.
Attest, GEO. q. BURGESS, City Clerk.
In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,
January 3, 1887
Upon the report Of the Committee on Drains
and Sewers, regarding the assessments on Sewers
constructed during the year 1886, Il IS hereby
ordered, that the City Clerk give notice that
hearing will be given upon the subject matter of
said assessments on Monday. the 18th day Of Feb
ruary A. ID. 1887, at z 80 y. M. at the room of
the Mayor and Alderman, City Building, by this
Board.
Attest, GEO. Q. BURGESS, City Clerk.
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WUIIV" otTett NttOeF, OttNteh WOIflt0leW 0Ild
adams Streets
Beginning at point in centre OF Warren street,
distant southerly 90 feet from the southerly line
OF Monument street; thence southerly through
centre OF Warren street, a distance OF Goa feet,
70 sewer In Adams street.
The sewer Is Of 10 inch cement pipe for the first
5S4 feet, then 20 feet Of 12-neh cement pipe, laid
fleet deep at point OF beginning 7 feet 529.5
feet from point OF beginning, and feet at termi-
nus.
Total length, Goa feet.
Noot VI ScWcI .s...sssssss sSooO.oU
Ctty'S proportion. .......... 1888
Sum to be assessed ............ 257.S7
Area assessed, 1914 square feet.
Rate per 100 square feet. so. "a 24-IOO.